Habibi Kush
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
45
Score
Habibi Kush has been inspected seven times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 17, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around seven violations to closer to 12 violations.
“Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Habibi Kush trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1 2025.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink front counter. Observed no paper towel at hand sink woman bathroom.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink front counter.
31B-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container by cook line not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted by storage area by cook line.
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) at bar.
16-55-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair across cook line. No TCS food available. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand sink server area in disrepair.
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
45
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher at bar area Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: Observed dishwasher at bar area Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). **Admin Complaint**
22-49-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof for employees Carla Lopez, Ana Lopez and Obed Sicard more than 60 days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: Observed no proof for employees Ana Lopez and Obed Sicard. As per operator Carla no works here at the establishment. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn across cook line. Observed a reach in cooler not working by cook line being used for dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils across cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: Still Observed utensils across cook line. **Time Extended**
24-18-4
64
May 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher at bar area Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided by email. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two spoons stored inside hand sink by bar area. Owner removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of manager for Manoeil Gerges. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof for employees Carla Lopez, Ana Lopez and Obed Sicard more than 60 days. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn across cook line. Observed a reach in cooler not working by cook line being used for dry storage. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor at kitchen. Observed basket with onions stored on floor by dry storage room. Owner stored 6 inches off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair at kitchen above walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored on floor at walk in cooler. Owner removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by storage. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan of walk in cooler dusty. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils across cook line. **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled at bar area by coffee prep table. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
30
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two cutting boards at preparation area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the hand wash sink used as a dump food residues.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with no hair restraint while preparing food.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket with drinking ice stored on floor at walk in cooler. Observed watermelon and onions stored at floor at storage area. And a case of water stored on floor on bar area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in the white chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed stored under the prep table next to three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on top of white chest freezer.
21-12-4
55
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee dirty dish to clean dishes no hand wash. Educated employee and she washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 10-1-2023 license expired. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomato (48F - Cold Holding); hummus (47F - Cold Holding); tzatziki sauce (47F - Cold Holding) employee moved to reach in freezer for quick chill. retemped 20 minutes later cut tomato (42F - Cold Holding); hummus (43F - Cold Holding); tzatziki sauce (41F - Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Chopper soiled, cutting board stained. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl and spoon in hand sink. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink. Employee refilled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees over 60 days no proof of food service employee training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Falafel made and frozen 2-7 no date mark. Employee dated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-04-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in reach in cooler. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
35
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked quinoa with no date marking. As per operator, item was cooked more than 24 hours previously. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
86
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of cooking oil stored on floor, employee put on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed whisks, spatulas not inverted, employee rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Habibi Kush last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Habibi Kush on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Habibi Kush?
Across the inspection record, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Habibi Kush.
How does Habibi Kush compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Habibi Kush most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Habibi Kush's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Habibi Kush have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Habibi Kush means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Habibi Kush inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Habibi Kush is inspected around two times per year on average.
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